I see that Meade is offering a Meade LXD55 SN-6 with UHTC through their factory outlet on ebay for $250 free shipping,
plus rings and an eyepiece.
Does anyone have experience, advice or opinions on this scope. Is $250 a good deal? I looked up some reviews and they all mention good optics, some mention a poor plastic focuser (a deal killer for me) but the ad says its a metal r+p.
I'm a somewhat experienced astronomer and I already have some scopes but not like this one (6" rft), I also have a good mount for it.
TIA
~Andrew~
plus rings and an eyepiece.
Does anyone have experience, advice or opinions on this scope. Is $250 a good deal? I looked up some reviews and they all mention good optics, some mention a poor plastic focuser (a deal killer for me) but the ad says its a metal r+p.
I'm a somewhat experienced astronomer and I already have some scopes but not like this one (6" rft), I also have a good mount for it.
TIA
~Andrew~